Willemse scores distinction for master’s degree, graduates with wife

Ashwin Willemse and wife Michelle celebrate his graduation in mid-2018 with a master's degree.

Michelle Willemse graduated with a philosophy degree on Tuesday.

Retired Springbok player Ashwin Willemse has graduated with a master’s degree in entrepreneurship and new venture creation – and with a distinction to boot – on Thursday.

The former sportsman and wife Michelle were congratulated by the Witwatersrand University this week. His wife graduated with a philosophy degree on Tuesday.

Willemse, after graduating on Thursday, said education was the path to wherever the heart desired. “It is the path to true liberation. Our human dignity is embedded in education, because through education we get to know ourselves. Once you know yourselves, you can give the world your authentic self.”